S cross maruti review

In case you've missed it, check out our Official Review of the S-Cross. Maruti has launched its 'premium crossover' in the Indian market today, priced between Rs. 8.34 - Rs. 13.74 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi). The S-Cross is the first diesel-only Maruti to be launched in the Indian market. There is a choice of a 1.3 litre and a 1.6 litre diesel engine. The 1.3L is called the DDiS 200 and it produces 89 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 200 Nm of torque @ 1,750 rpm; it is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The other option is a 1.6L termed as the DDiS 320, which produces 118 BHP @ 3,750 rpm and 320 Nm of torque @ 1,750 rpm; mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The ARAI figures stand at 23.65 km/l for the DDiS 200 and 22.70 km/l for the DDiS 320. This car is loaded with features and comes with projector headlamps with xenons, cruise control, 8" touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, leather seats, electronically adjustable ORVMs, 16" alloy wheels, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, … [Read more...] about Maruti Suzuki S-Cross launched at Rs. 8.34 lakhs

Click here to read Team-BHP's review of the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Maruti Suzuki has announced that it will launch the S-Cross on August 5, 2015. The car will be sold and through a network of NEXA showrooms, a new brand that will sell the company's premium offerings. Bookings for the crossover had opened earlier this month (click here to read report). The S-Cross is built on a new platform. It measures 4,300 mm in length, 1,765 mm in width and 1,590 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,600 mm and a ground clearance of 180 mm. It will be available with a choice of two Fiat-sourced diesel engines: DDiS 200 - 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder, 89 BHP, 200 Nm, 5-speed manual transmission DDiS 320 - 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder, 118 BHP, 320 Nm, 6-speed manual transmission The S-Cross will be available in five body colours - Urban Blue, Caffeine Brown, Granite Grey, Premium Silver and Pearl Arctic White. It will come in the following variants: DDiS 200 - Sigma, Sigma (O), Delta, Zeta and Alpha DDiS 320 - … [Read more...] about Maruti Suzuki to launch S-Cross on August 5, 2015

View Full Post Car Tested: 2017 Maruti S-Cross Facelift; Road Test No. 856; Test Location: Udaipur Price OTR Mumbai: Rs. 9.90 – 13.20 lakhs (est.) The Maruti S-Cross continues to offer excellent practicality but with improved quality and style The SUV and crossover segment is quite unique in India because there are so many different ways companies are serving this very body style. Maruti’s first entry in the UV space (Gypsy aside) was with the S-Cross crossover and although the move seemed bold back then, to retail the car from a premium dealership network, it seems to have worked quite well as NEXA is a success. Now Maruti Suzuki has given the S-Cross a much-needed facelift while also playing around with the engine options. Does this cosmetic uplift boost the desirability of the S-Cross’ biggest chink in the armour? Motor Quest: Maruti Suzuki first showcased the S-Cross at the 2014 Auto Expo and launched it in India in July 2015, also debuting NEXA. The car got a … [Read more...] about 2017 Maruti S-Cross Facelift Test Drive Review

Suzuki S-Cross, the premium crossover sold under the Nexa banner, has now been showcased with a facelift at an event in Hungary. We've already had a glimpse at the updated version thanks to multiple leaked images and spyshots.The facelift brings minor changes to the exterior and the interior of the S-Cross. The front profile has been reworked, and now gets a revised grille with vertical chrome slats, and a larger radiator grille. Other updates include new projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights and more creases on the bonnet. The sides remain largely unchanged, with the only update being the new alloy wheels. Changes at the rear are subtle, with a rejigged tail lamp cluster. The interiors get a few tweaks as well. Reports suggest that the S-Cross gets an updated infotainment system as well as a new multi-information display in the instrument cluster. The dashboard continues to sport an all-black theme that is highlighted by dull silver accents that can be found on the … [Read more...] about Suzuki S-Cross Facelift Showcased

Maruti’s acceptance over 10 lac price bracket is inconceivable and to break this cliché, the Japanese automaker has come up with an idea that is, creating premium feel around the products through retailing them in new ‘NEXA’ dealerships! Maruti is coming up with 100 new NEXA dealerships in this financial year, a couple of them are already running while 30 showrooms will be operational in the next few weeks. According to Maruti, NEXA is ‘New Exclusive Automotive Experience’. All the future vehicles over 8 lac bracket or for that matter above 10 lac price point will be retailed from these ‘premium’ NEXA showrooms starting with the S-Cross which will be launched in early August.But why on earth country’s largest passenger car manufacturer gloating with largest no of dealerships (1400+) and service network (3600+) would go in for another 100 dealerships? That’s because it's their past record of failing terribly with selling … [Read more...] about S-Cross and NEXA – The Right Combination?

The largest and the greatest car manufacturers of the world take a second thought when they consider launching a vehicle in India. The simple reason is that we often see best of the best cars with different angle. Such examples are Fiat Punto, Ford Fiesta, Nissan Evalia, Honda Jazz (old one), all of these have done marvels world over but failed to attract us, the Indians.But as the mindset of the buyers out here is changing every passing day, subsequently there are new cars and segments emerging at a decent pace. So much so that a few car categories only have as less as one car and that one or two cars are enjoying a large sales chunk alone. Hence, to light up or to tight up (better explained) this competition here are a few cars that are about to give the segment champs a hard time. Honda JazzHonda Jazz’s launch is nearing and with its reincarnation, it is expected to bring a new era for Honda as well as the segment it falls in. Yes, the Elite i20 territory that … [Read more...] about The Upcoming Game Changers: Jazz, S-Cross, Creta and Figo Aspire

In a time where SUVs are the bee's knees in the Indian market, the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross was a rather bold move by the brand. Taking on more SUV-like vehicles such as the Renault Duster and the Hyundai Creta, isn't easy, and admittedly, the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross hasn't ever set the sales charts on fire. That said though, it was a nice car overall - comfortable, practical and fairly involving to drive too. Maruti has now launched a facelift, which it hopes, will make the car even nicer. The Maruti Suzuki S-Cross' updated front-end gives more presenceThe most noticeable changes you'll find are on the outside, especially at the front. The whole face is pretty much revamped with a more sculpted bonnet, new LED headlights with DRLs, a vertically slatted chrome grille and a new bumper with a new faux bash plate. Do I like it? While I don't love it, I don't not like it either. The new face gives it a bit more presence and character than the outgoing car, but at the same time, it can … [Read more...] about Maruti Suzuki S-Cross facelift first drive review

Maruti's challenger to the Hyundai Creta has just broken cover and we've already driven both the cars to see how good a chance they stand against the EcoSport and Duster which are clear hits in this segment.While the S-Cross diesel is sold in the 1.6-litre configuration globally, Maruti offers it here in India with a 1.3-litre diesel unit too. We drove the 1.6-litre variant and found that its ride quality and fun to drive nature make a decent case for it. And the features packed into the S-Cross get it some extra brownie points - the top end trims get keyless entry, auto HID lamps, rain sensing wipers, reverse camera with parking sensors, navigation system, Bluetooth calling, steering mounted controls and much more. The car looks very much the same as the international version with LED DRLs, leather upholstery, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system and alloy wheels.Scroll down to get a better look at what the S-Cross and its currents contenders have to offer on … [Read more...] about Spec comparo: Maruti Suzuki S-Cross vs Ford EcoSport vs Renault Duster vs Hyundai Creta

Maruti Suzuki have nursed a burning ambition to dominate a slightly more premium segment than the one they presently reign in. They tried it with the SX4 and the significantly more premium Kizashi and Grand Vitara but Indian customers just couldn't accept a Maruti with those conditions (read 'premium' price tag). The environment has changed now and things are looking positive for every volume manufacturer wanting to go the premium way. So Maruti are making a second attempt at wooing this particular section of buyers but the plan is better structured this time around.The plan in question involves the S-Cross, a crossover projected to be a bit more premium than the Ciaz. A clever strategy is to position the whole retail experience of the S-Cross in a new avatar under a brand name Nexa. These are basically a new set of showrooms where only products such as the S-Cross will retail in order to build a gap between Maruti's current portfolio and the likes of … [Read more...] about Maruti Suzuki S-Cross first drive review

The launch of the Honda BR-V compact SUV is coming up on May 5, 2016. It's a bit of a late entry into the segment from Honda, but like they say, "Better late than never." However, that does come with a price. The Honda BR-V now has to face tough competition from some of the more established vehicles like the Hyundai Creta and the Renault Duster. The Honda BR-V will also face competition from the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross since it falls in the same price bracket. Rishaad has just driven the Honda BR-V in Jaipur, and you can read his review here. In this article, we take a look at how the BR-V stacks up against the competition on paper.PowertrainsThe Honda BR-V will be sold with the choice of two engines and two transmissions. The 1.5-litre petrol, which produces 119PS and 145Nm, can be optioned with either a 6-speed manual or a CVT. The 100PS/200Nm diesel meanwhile will be offered with just a 6-speed manual. Of this lot, the BR-V is the least powerful, while the Hyundai Creta is on top with … [Read more...] about Spec comparo: Honda BR-V vs Hyundai Creta vs Renault Duster vs Maruti Suzuki S-Cross